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Perfect GPA 4.0: Eighth Grade Melissa E. Reiman, Isabela M. Severiano Seventh Grade Kaiyah R. Sandridge, Kate M. Zandell, Will M. Zandell Sixth Grade Lillyana … more

3/22/21

AmeriCorps members wrap up a day of service with a sunset backdrop.

Boots on the Ground: AmeriCorps Members Support Skookumchuck River Restoration

In fall and winter 2020, three of the state Department of Ecology Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) field crews assisted the Thurston Conservation District on a large-scale restoration project … more

3/22/21

EAA Roy Aviation Scholarship recipient Tim Bowes stands in front of an airplane after taking his first solo flight on his 16th birthday in September 2020.

Local Experimental Aircraft Association Awards Scholarships to Three Lewis County High Schoolers to Pursue Pilot’s Licenses

The local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA Chapter 609) awarded $10,000 in Ray Aviation Scholarships to three high school-aged Lewis County residents to help them earn their … more

By Celene Fitzgerald /cfitzgerald@chronline.com | 3/19/21

Pe Ell Honor Roll

The following students received a 4.0 GPA for the first semester: Seniors: Kollin Jurek and Joseph McCalden Sophomore: Cheyenne Nygaard Freshmen: Navarra Chappell, Blake Howard and Carter … more

3/10/21

Bob and Lorraine Street are celebrating 70 years of marriage.

Pe Ell Natives Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage

Bob and Lorraine Street, longtime Burien residents and graduates of Pe Ell High School Class of 1949, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on March 24 with a family dinner. Bob and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/10/21

Master Gardener MaryAnn Albenesius trims grass at the Borst Park demonstration garden last year. Master Gardeners usually work in teams to maintain the program’s four demonstration gardens but last year worked solo to adhere to social distancing standards.

Lewis County ‘Gardening for Everyone’ Goes Online

Last year’s Lewis County Master Gardeners Gardening for Everyone event was among the myriad events suddenly canceled last year at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jason Adams, program … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 3/5/21

Chehalis Native Earns Rare Veterinary Feline Specialization

After developing her interest in animals at Lewis County farms and visiting local veterinary clinics at a young age, veterinarian Sara Doggett has become one of about 70 professionals in the world to … more

By Celene Fitzgerald / cfitzgerald@chronline.com | 3/4/21

Down River Vintage Trailer Restoration owners Jeremy and Rene Ralston in their Winlock area workshop, along with their four latest vintage trailer projects. The couple said a vintage trailer restoration can take anywhere between 1,500-2,000 man hours.

Down River Vintage Trailer Restoration: Winlock Company Restores Classic Camping Style

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic pushed many families away from resorts and into local campgrounds, Rene and Jeremy Ralston already knew the beauty of camping. The owners of Down River Vintage … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 2/15/21

Adna Middle School Academics List

Middle School Superintendent’s List: 4.0 GPAEighth grade: Ty Bodenhamer, Daniel Hoinowski, Kolton Moon, Ivy Nelson, Cayla Terry, Stephanie VanAukenSeventh Grade: Anna Hoinowski, Molly … more

2/5/21

Adna High School Academics List

High School Superintendent’s List: 4.0 GPASeniors: Lane Baker, Zach Berg, Hannah Bilodeau, Derek Bliss, Keaton Dowell, Emma Eko, Gavin Guard, Christopher McGuire, Haley Rainey, Paige … more

2/5/21

Richard and Betty Duncan Celebrate 70 Years of Marriage After 1951 Ceremony

Richard and Betty (Walter) Duncan are celebrating 70 years of marriage. A small gathering of immediate family is planned for the couple, who were married in Centralia on Feb. 7, 1951, and now … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/25/21

Arbor Health Partners With UW for Senior Exercise Study, Seeks 14 Community Members

Arbor Health’s new Community Wellness Program is partnering with the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center and the University of Washington to conduct an exercise study in East Lewis … more

By The Chronicle | 1/6/21

Engagement Announcement — Larson and Dobbs

Sarah Joy Larson and Michael John Dobbs, of Winlock, are announcing their engagement, with a wedding scheduled for March 5, 2022.Larson is a 1999 Toledo High School graduate and a 1998 Centralia … more

12/31/20

Death Notices: Dec. 31

Death Notices• JOHN FRANCIS HIGGINSON, II, 73, of Chehalis, died Dec. 28, 2020 at Silver Acres Adult Family Home in Chehalis. Arrangements are under the care of Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel. • DONALD … more

12/30/20

Honk Your Horn to Celebrate Napavine Grad’s 100th Birthday

Napavine High School grad Reinold Leonard Krause is celebrating his 100th trip around the sun Monday, Dec. 28. While Krause’s family will be celebrating with an intimate gathering, drivers near … more

By The Chronicle | 12/24/20

Corrections: Dec. 22, 2020

In Saturday’s edition of The Chronicle, there was a mistake in the wording in the second paragraph of the story titled “As Local Landlords Sue State For Loss of Income, Lewis County Officials … more

12/21/20

Yelm Grad Goes From Yearbook Class to Senior Designer at Starbucks

When the Nisqually Valley News caught up with Robyn Fisher via email last week she was lounging on the beach in Maui … while the rest of us, well, weren’t.But that’s OK.As it turns out, … more

By Paul Dunn / Nisqually Valley News | 12/21/20

Toledo High School Honor Roll

Seniors Principal’s List — 3.75 to 4.0Emma Boggs, Emma Cline, Riley Frye, Gracie Madill, Chloe Nyberg, Keylin Plancarte, Stacie Spahr, Ashley White Honor Roll 3.20 – 3.74Haley Anderson, Ryan … more

12/11/20

Theatre of Arts Discipline to Present a Christmas Show

Though he didn’t know exactly what format it would take, Rich Garrett said he knew he wanted Theatre of Arts Discipline (TOAD) to present a Christmas show. “The Gift”, a virtual show … more

By Carrina Stanton / For The Chronicle | 12/9/20

Honor Roll : Centralia High School

Seniors4.0Lily B. Allen, Logan E. Bivins, Hailey E. Brann, Brigette O. Close, Rebecca Demaris, Emily N Heppe, Morgan N. Mills, Mazzi L. Nowicki, Melody R. Rambo, Satine Sas, Izabella N. Shortridge, … more

12/7/20